Judgment Session On The COVID-19 Social Assistance Case, Juliari's Lawyer: Observing The Contents Of The Decision

JAKARTA - Juliari Peter Batubara's lawyer, Maqdir Ismail, did not talk much about the trial of the alleged bribery case for the procurement of COVID-19 social assistance (bansos) in the Jabodetabek area which will soon be held. He only said that he would observe all the judges' decisions.

"We just hear and observe the contents of the verdict," said Maqdir to VOI, Monday, August 23.

The trial with the agenda of reading the verdict will take place at the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday, August 23. The trial is scheduled to take place at 10:00 am.

"It is planned that the trial will be held at 10:00 western Indonesia time and will be broadcasted online via YouTube," said Central Jakarta District Court Public Relations Bambang Nurcahyono.

As for this case, the KPK Public Prosecutor demanded Juliari 11 years in prison in the alleged bribery case for the procurement of social assistance (bansos) COVID-19. This lawsuit was filed because he was proven guilty of accepting bribes of Rp32.4 billion from 10 companies providing basic food assistance.

Not only that but the former Minister of Social Affairs was also charged with a fine of Rp500 million, subsidiary to 2 years in prison. He was also required to pay compensation to the state of Rp14.5 billion as additional punishment.

If Juliari is unable to pay the replacement money, later his assets will be auctioned off to pay the replacement money. If the proceeds from the auction of his assets are insufficient, he could be sentenced to an additional two years' imprisonment.

Then, the former PDI-P politician was also sentenced to an additional sentence in the form of revocation of the right to be elected in public office for 4 years after the defendant finished serving his main sentence.